First teaser poster of upcoming 'Power Rangers' film released

Lionsgate has revealed the first movie poster for the "Power Rangers" reboot.

In it isn't the re-imagined, Iron Man-like costumes teased in May, but rather a more mysterious yet simple product showing the shadowy outlines of the Rangers during sunset.

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The stars in the sky form the iconic lightning bolt symbol used for the entirety of the popular franchise. In the bolt are the words "Together We Are More," teasing at message of teamwork that has been a staple of the mighty, morphing heroes known for banding together to form Megazords -- a humanoid combination of colossal robots -- to fight evil creatures.

The film, slated to hit theaters March 24, 2017, is directed by Dean Israelite and stars Dacre Montgomery, Becky G, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott and Ludi Lin as the young Rangers. Elizabeth Banks plays Rita Repulsa, the Rangers' arch villain from the original American version of the children's television show.

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This week, "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston announced that he will return to the franchise, reprising his role as Zordon, the recruiter and mentor of the Rangers. Cranston voiced the floating holographic head of Zordon in the original "Power Rangers" TV series, long before he played high school science teacher turned Meth dealer Walter White.